US Bridges

I395 (ramp E) over Rte. 27 & Joyce St.

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.65FR120/00.70TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000273

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
549 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I395 (ramp E) over Rte. 27 & Joyce St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I395 (ramp E) over Rte. 27 & Joyce St. in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,000 by 2042. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI395 (ramp E)
CrossesRte. 27 & Joyce St.
Location01.65FR120/00.70TO110
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86791, -77.0636
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length549 ft (167.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2002)
Projected traffic200,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$241 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I395 (ramp E) over Rte. 27 & Joyce St. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I395 (ramp E) over Rte. 27 & Joyce St. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I395 (ramp E) over Rte. 27 & Joyce St. carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I395 (ramp E) over Rte. 27 & Joyce St.?

The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I395 (ramp E) over Rte. 27 & Joyce St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.